DAVID-WATTS-Obituary

DAVID WATTS

New York, New York

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WATTS--David E. David E. Watts died peacefully in his home in New York City on January 27, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife Edith, and his three children and their spouses: John (Annie Petsonk), Jamie (Marisa Kayyem), and Sarah Watts Beneke (Charles Beneke). Mr....

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David was not only one of the finest tax lawyers of his generation but one of the finest human beings of all generations, a true gentleman and gentle man.

David was the best of the best - a brilliant lawyer, a wonderful person and a very fine gentleman. Having him as a colleague and friend was a great addition to my life - and to all those that had the pleasure to know him - and Eddie. May his soul rest in peace. Stuart Odell

May cherished memories live on bringing comfort to grieving family and friends as your beloved David R.I.P

I had the privilege of being a colleague and friend of David from 1988 when I joined Dewey Ballantine until its demise in 2012. David was an exceptional lawyer and an exceptional person.

A great man and a great family for all who had the privilege of working with him and being a friend. I shall always remember and revere his friendship and our successful collaborations